Manuals

Drivers

There are no individual drivers for steering wheels. The driver of the Fanatec wheel base / racing wheel they are connected to will also support them.

Please download and install the latest driver and firmware for your wheel base / racing wheel before you mount this steering wheel! The latest firmware is integrated into the driver and can be installed via the “update” tab in the driver panel.

1.- Getting started
Before plugging the McLaren GT3 steering wheel to a compabile Wheel Base ...

1.- Getting started

Before plugging the McLaren GT3 steering wheel to a compabile Wheel Base (CSW V2.5, CSW V2, CSL E WB and CSL E WB PS4) download the latest Fanatec Driver (v310 or above) and update the Wheel Base firmware. Only after performing both steps, the McLaren GT3 steering wheel will be recognized by the Wheel Base, otherwise they will both malfunction.

For more information on how install the Fanatec Driver and perform a Wheel Base firmware update, refer to our youtube turorial video below, or the respective Wheel Base online manual.

Please note: The driver and the Wheel Base online manual can be found on our website in the section „Downloads“ by choosing the correct Wheel Base from the respective drop down menu.

2.- Plugging the McLaren GT3 steering wheel

Now that Fanatec Driver and Wheel Base Firmware are up to date, plug the McLaren GT3 onto the Wheel Base as shown in the quick-guide (pag 2) or this FAQ article using the provided fixing screw! The McLaren GT3 steering wheel will be now recognized by Wheel Base and Driver.

3.- McLaren GT3 steering wheel firmware update

Through the Fanatec Driver select the tab „Update“ and update the McLaren GT3 steering wheel firmware by clicking the button „Update Steering Wheel McLaren Firmware“ on the bottom left corner of the the Fanatec Driver window.

For more information on how to perform a McLaren GT3 steering wheel firmware update, refer to our youtube turorial video.

When you shake your McLaren GT3 steering wheel, you may recognize a rattling sound coming from th...

When you shake your McLaren GT3 steering wheel, you may recognize a rattling sound coming from the steering wheel. This rattling sound most probably is caused by the mounting screw which comes with the rim or from the clamp ring mechanism sitting on the plastic connector of the steering wheel.

The mounting screw is included in a small box which is placed inside the back of the steering wheel. When you remove this small box from the steering wheel as shown in the quick guide for the McLaren GT3 on page 2, step 1, the rattling sound should disappear.

If you use the McLaren GT3 with the plastic quick release which is attached to the steering wheel out of the box, it is mandatory to secure the steering wheel to the wheel base with a screw as shown on page 2, step 5 in the quick guide of the McLaren GT3 in order to avoid damages on the plastic of the connector. The lid of the box also acts as the allen key for tightening this screw.

In case there still is something rattling inside the steering wheel even though the box was removed and the clamp ring mechanism is secured, please do not open the product yourself! Opening the product without clarification with the Fanatec support can void the warranty for the product. If you suspect somehting to be wrong with the product, please contact the Fanatec Support. Our support team gladly will help to sort out a problem or to answer open questions.

Please review this video for a detailed description on how to properly take the Mc Laren GT3 into operation with your wheel base.

We are asked very often, if gloves should be used on our wheels to keep them in good condition. T...

We are asked very often, if gloves should be used on our wheels to keep them in good condition. The question cannot answered that easily. In general, gloves can help to keep the wheel clean and protect it sweat. But on the other hand, gloves can increase the wear of the wheel rim material (leather, strands etc.), to a much higher level than bare hands would do. This additional wear cannot be covered by warranty. Testing capabilities are limited and it is impossible to test all types/brands of gloves, to make recommendations.

Because of this and the possibly increased wear & tear, Fanatec cannot give a general recommendation to use gloves.

What is the Fanatec SDK or what can you do with it?
The fanatec SDK is...

What is the Fanatec SDK or what can you do with it?

The fanatec SDK is a package (VS based library) which lets programmers and developers use the extended features of our Fanatec Wheel and Pedal products. With use of the SDK code your game/software can

...make use of the additional wheel vibration/rumble motors (not the FFB motors)
...make use of the tuning display (for gear display, speeder, ...)
...make use of the vibration motors on ClubSport Pedals
...make use of the rev leds on ClubSport Wheel rims
...detect different Fanatec products if they have the same USB product ID (CSR or CSR Elite, etc.)
...detect the rim type connected to the ClubSport Wheel Base
...etc.

Is the Fanatec SDK available for anybody?

No, not in general. If you want to use the Fanatec SDK please contact our support team and mention what your plans are to use the SDK. After reviewing those plans you might receive a NDA which has to be signed before the SDK would be sent to you.

What is not a function of the Fanatec SDK?

The SDK is not necessary to get any output (pedal axis, steering wheel axis/rotation, button inputs) from our hardware. This is controlled by DirectInput only as our devices are HID standard devices.
The SDK is not necessary to send force feedback effects to the wheel. For that you will only need to install the driver and to send standard direct input commands for FFB.

So in gerneral all input/output and FFB features of our products do not need the SDK. It is only need for special Fanatec functions as mentioned on top of this article.